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VE08 WBL

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,493 mi
Last recorded57,493 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 WBL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 57,493 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 56,764 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 55,860 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 55,149 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 54,581 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 52,432 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 51,447 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 49,943 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 48,494 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 46,713 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 45,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 42,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 39,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 36,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning light coming on intermittently

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slightly worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2011 26,277 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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VE08 WBL is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 63,571 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE08 WBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VE08 WBL registered?

VE08 WBL is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is VE08 WBL safe to buy?

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